Norfolk Chamber Music Festival–Yale Summer School of Music

Concerts | Summer 2025

Saturday, August 9 | 8 PM

Dialogues: The Schumanns & Brahms

Akahoshi, Kavafian, Murray, Berman
Akahoshi, Kavafian, Berman, Murray

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This program celebrates the profound artistry and enduring friendship of these musical giants. With Clara Schumann’s heartfelt lyricism, Brahms’ tender sonata, and Robert Schumann’s exuberant piano quintet, this concert paints a portrait of love, inspiration, and creative brilliance.

CLARA SCHUMANN
Three Romances for Violin and Piano, Op. 22

JOHANNES BRAHMS
Sonata for Violin and Piano, No. 1, Op. 78, "Rain"

ROBERT SCHUMANN
Piano Quintet in E-flat Major, Op. 44

Ani Kavafian  violin
Tai Murray  violin
Ole Akahoshi  cello
Boris Berman  piano 
and the Norfolk Fellows

Tickets: $70 – $35, $10 Young Adults (19-35),
Kids Come Free! (under 19)  View Seat Map

Programs and artists are subject to change without notice.

 

PRE-CONCERT CONVERSATION
7–7:40 PM | BATTELL RECITAL HALL

Festival Director Melvin Chen talks with Festival Artists, sharing performers’ insight into the music, the life of a professional artist, and much more! The Pre-concert Conversation is free and open to the public. Tickets for the concert will be available at the Music Shed following the conversation.

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